Assistant Accountant Apprentice

Government jobs, apprenticeship; Hitchin; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Bracey's accounting firm in Hitchin is offering a Level 3 AAT Apprenticeship. The role is 80/20 split between working and training, with full-time wages of £15,600 per year and a structured learning path.

You will assist with accounts preparation, support audits, process financial information using accounting software, and develop bookkeeping, VAT returns, and data analysis skills through a fully funded apprenticeship.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grade 4 or equivalent.
• Enrolment in an AAT Level 3 apprenticeship.
• Willingness to study towards additional accounting qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the preparation of accounts for a variety of businesses and organisations.
• Supporting the audit team with client audits, including checking financial records and documentation.
• Processing financial information accurately using accounting software.
• Assisting with bookkeeping, bank reconciliations and VAT returns.
• Preparing working papers and maintaining accurate client records.
• Learning to analyse financial data and identify any discrepancies.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Customer care skills

Problem solving skills

Administrative skills

Number skills

Analytical skills

Team working

Initiative

Education

GCSE English (grade 4)

GCSE Maths (grade 4)

AAT Level 3 qualification

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Summary

This is a Level 3 AAT Apprenticeship role - split 80/20 between working and earning with the employer gaining valuable hands on skills, and learning & gaining qualifications with Solveway Apprenticeships!

Wage
£15,600 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Training course Assistant accountant (level 3)

Hours Monday to Friday, working hours TBC
37 hours a week

Start date
Wednesday 30 September 2026

Duration
1 year 3 months

Positions available
1

Work

What you'll do at work

• Assisting with the preparation of accounts for a variety of businesses and organisations
• Supporting the audit team with client audits, including checking financial records and documentation
• Processing financial information accurately using accounting software
• Assisting with bookkeeping, bank reconciliations and VAT returns
• Preparing working papers and maintaining accurate client records
• Learning to analyse financial data and identify any discrepancies
• Communicating professionally with colleagues and clients
• Ensuring all work is completed in line with accounting standards and confidentiality requirements
• Developing knowledge of accounting, audit and tax through a fully funded AAT apprenticeship
• Building strong organisational, problem solving and attention to detail skills while working alongside experienced accountants

Where you'll work

Wilbury Way
Unit 1, The Cam Centre, Wilbury Way,
Hitchin
SG4 0TW
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You'll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

SOLVEWAY LIMITED

Training course

Assistant accountant (level 3)

Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)

What you'll learn

Course contents

• Assist with the investigation and response to financial information queries.
• Record and analyse financial data using the organisation's standard tools and processes.
• Apply double entry bookkeeping and accounting standards to process financial documents, generate financial statements and report financial information to users of accounts.
• Assist with production of accurate financial information for the preparation of accounts.
• Reconcile financial data, such as, preparation of reconciliations or review of reconciliations.
• Investigate, resolve or escalated transactional queries and errors within their remit as appropriate.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders.
• Communicate financial information in a way that non finance stakeholders can interpret and understand.
• Utilise digital skills to present key financial information using finance and accounting software and applications.
• Use software packages to assist with basic accounting tasks in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.
• Communicate using varying approaches and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
• Assist with the investigation and response to financial information queries.
• Record and analyse financial data using the organisation's standard tools and processes.
• Apply double entry bookkeeping and accounting standards to process financial documents, generate financial statements and report financial information to users of accounts.
• Assist with production of accurate financial information for the preparation of accounts.
• Reconcile financial data, such as, preparation of reconciliations or review of reconciliations.
• Investigate, resolve or escalated transactional queries and errors within their remit as appropriate.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders.
• Communicate financial information in a way that non finance stakeholders can interpret and understand.
• Utilise digital skills to present key financial information using finance and accounting software and applications.
• Use software packages to assist with basic accounting tasks in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.
• Communicate using varying approaches and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.

Training schedule

AAT Level 3 qualification on an Assistant Accountant role in the work place.

Training takes place via Microsoft Teams with a fully qualified tutor. The instructor leads a live online training session so you can learn at your own pace and in the comfort of your own home or office. A full training schedule is provided upon a confirmed start date, however training is typically 1-day per week.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade 4)
• Maths (grade 4)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Team working
• Initiative

About this employer

Bracey's accounting firm are business and taxation advisors who help individuals and organisations to meet their compliance obligations and furthermore to look outside of the compliance window and examine and advise from a commercial perspective how individual situations can be best positioned both for now and in the future to create, grow, and maintain wealth.

https://www.braceys-accountants.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

After successfully achieving the AAT Level 3 qualification, the candidate will be considered for a the Level 4 AAT Apprenticeship training and/or the opportunity to progress to a more senior level with the firm and a career within accountancy.

Closes on Tuesday 29 September 2026

SOLVEWAY LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000047101.